Prepare against Ronaldo Balog
Romania · World #112,293 classical · FIDE ID 42228948
When preparing against Ronaldo Balog, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Ronaldo Balog, covering Jul 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ronaldo Balog's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ronaldo Balog before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,698 | 1,787 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,784 | 1,790 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,760 | 1,801 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 56.7% |
| As White | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 62.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 341 rated games against 280 different opponents, across 43 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 126 | 66 | 12 | 48 | 52.4% | 1,630 | 1,630 | 10 |
| Rapid | 113 | 62 | 6 | 45 | 54.9% | 1,683 | 1,674 | 13 |
| Blitz | 92 | 44 | 9 | 39 | 47.8% | 1,701 | 1,687 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 150 | 45 | 15 | 90 | 30.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 105 | 70 | 10 | 25 | 66.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 40 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 129 | 70 | 16 | 43 | 1,668 | 1,713 |
| 2025 | 158 | 86 | 8 | 64 | 1,685 | 1,674 |
| 2024 | 47 | 17 | 4 | 26 | 1,650 | 1,477 |
| 2023 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | – | – |
Where Ronaldo Balog has played
Romania (32) · Hungary (7) · Poland (3) · Germany (1) · Serbia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ronaldo Balog's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ronaldo Balog's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Balog usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Balog usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Balog usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Ronaldo Balog's chess games
All 30 games by Ronaldo Balog in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2024 - Nov 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Bruno Ljaljic | 1,967 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O8 | A04 |
| Nov 2026 | Enzo Millan Arguedas | 1,959 | European Youth Chess Championship 2026 | O08 | B33 |
| Nov 2026 | Salih Hamza Cayir | 1,650 | European Youth Chess Championship 2026 | O08 | A30 |
| Jul 2026 | Alan Radomski | 1,602 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O8 | C02 |
| Jul 2026 | Ignacy Spiewak | 1,573 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O8 | C49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O8 | 2026 | 14 | 7 | 1,658 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O8 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 1,774 |
| European Youth Chess Championship 2026 | O08 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 1,971 |
| Grand Prix Bucharest 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,098 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ronaldo Balog's chess games?
30 games by Ronaldo Balog, from Jul 2024 to Nov 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Ronaldo Balog has played.
What does Ronaldo Balog play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Ronaldo Balog opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ronaldo Balog answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ronaldo Balog play as White?
As White, Ronaldo Balog's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ronaldo Balog play as Black?
As Black, Ronaldo Balog most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Ronaldo Balog's FIDE rating?
Ronaldo Balog is currently rated 1,698 in classical chess, 1,784 in rapid and 1,760 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,787 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ronaldo Balog played?
Our database contains 30 games by Ronaldo Balog, covering Jul 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses (56.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ronaldo Balog?
30 games by Ronaldo Balog reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.